Job Description

Sanitation Worker at Wegmans Food Markets summary:

The Sanitation Worker at Wegmans is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, floors, and machinery to maintain a safe and hygienic food manufacturing environment. This full-time role involves following food safety standards, operating in a fast-paced facility, and supporting overall production quality. Wegmans offers competitive benefits, training, and growth opportunities within a family-owned company recognized on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list.

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Afternoon, Evening, Overnight (Including Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Rochester, NY
Address: 1500 Brooks Ave
Pay: $19.57 - 20.17 / hour
Job Posting: 08/14/2025
Job Posting End: 09/13/2025
Job ID: R0255109

Hiring immediately!

Why join the Wegmans team?

• Work for a family-owned company that has been on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for 23 years in a row
• $.60 / hour pay differential for select positions
• Comprehensive benefits available to both full and part time eligible employees
• Opportunities for career growth, both within the Bakeshop facility and companywide
• Potential for future participation in Apprenticeship Programs
• Opportunity for overtime hours
• Laundered uniforms provided daily; footwear and personal protective equipment provided
• No previous experience required, all training provided!
• Facility conveniently located on public transportation route

At Wegmans we are committed to providing great tasting, healthy meals, and that means starting with the best people behind the scenes in our Manufacturing facilities. We depend on these people to innovate and create the products we are known for, and that keep our customers coming back to shop. As a Production Worker at our Bakeshop food manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for producing, assembling, and packaging the bakeshop products that stock our stores for our customers to enjoy, using equipment and machinery as necessary for the job. If you have a passion for working behind the scenes in a fast-paced environment, then this is the job for you!

What will I do?

• Produce, assemble and package products, operating machinery and equipment as necessary for the job
• Inform team members of actions completed by properly labeling all containers and carts, filling out log sheets, and completing tasks on batch cards
• Perform quality checks and properly handle products to ensure they meet Wegmans food safety and quality standards
• Practice food and human safety techniques, comply with equipment maintenance, and use guidelines and labor laws to safely complete work, and maintain a clean work environment
• Keep open lines of communication with management and coworkers to effectively resolve issues and keep the operation running smoothly
• Work may include use of proper sanitation practices, including cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment, floors and machinery

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Keywords:

sanitation, cleaning, food safety, hygiene, production equipment, manufacturing, quality control, Wegmans, packaging, food manufacturing

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Night shift, Sunday, Afternoon shift,

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